Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2022.

You MUST read and accept the PARTICIPANT WAVIER AND RELEASE form below.
After accepting the Release Form you will be directed to the Parade Application form.

Holiday At Home Foundation, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any application for entry into the parade for any reason.
Absolutely nothing is to be distributed to the crowd during the parade. Violations will result in forfeiture of entry into next year’s parade.

For questions, email parade@www.holidayathome.org.

PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. IT IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT AND AFFECTS ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT HAVE IF YOU ARE INJURED IN ANY WAY DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.

I understand that participation in the Labor Day Parade (the “Activity”) which is sponsored, in part, by the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is completely voluntary on my part. I choose to participate in this Activity for my own personal benefit. I recognize that there may be dangers associated with the Activity and I voluntarily and willingly assume full responsibility for all risks and dangers associated with my participating in such Activity.

I understand and agree that the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is not responsible for any accident or injury that arises from or occurs because of my participation in this Activity. In consideration for the benefits of my participation, I release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue, the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, sponsors, volunteers, agents and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, including attorney fees, arising out of or in any way related to my participation in this Activity or any injury or damage resulting from such participation.

In addition, I grant permission to Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

I AGREE I DECLINE

2020 SEASON CANCELLED.

We are looking forward to making 2021 the best year yet! Parade registration opens March 2021. See you then!

THEMES

1967     Fiesta
1968     Movies – Yesterday & Today
1969     Far Away Places
1970     Here Comes the Circus
1971     Things to Remember
1972     Fables, Fantasies & Folklore
1973     Dimensions in Music
1974     Good Ol’ Days
1975     From the Mayflower to the Moon
1976     Let Freedom Ring
1977     Let’s Go to the Movies
1978     Mardi Gras Magic
1979     My Favorite Holiday
1980     Anniversary: It Was a Very Good Year
1981     Sweet Dreams
1982     Give My Regards to Broadway
1983     Celebrate – Our 25th
1984     Heroes & Heroines
1985     It’s Circus Time
1986     Wild, Wild West
1987     Tell Me a Story
1988     My Favorite Holiday
1989     Journey through Time
1990     Our World United
1991     Favorite Pastimes
1992     Old & New
1994     Fun in the Sun

1993     It’s a Classic
1995     Fabulous Firsts
1996     Color My World
1997     It’s Only Rock & Roll
1998     Everyday Heroes
1999     Winter Wonderlan
2000     Lights, Camera, Action!
2001     Tropical Paradis
2002     There’s No Place like Home
2003     Great Moments in Time
2004     It’s all in the Game
2005     Things that Go Bump in the Night
2006     Crusin’ the Caribbean
2007     Dancing through the Decades
2008     Holiday at Home Strikes Gold
2009     Backyard Fun
2010     Say it with Music
2011     Set Sail to Holiday at Home
2012     Holiday at Home Puts on the Glitz
2013     Parades, Planes and Automobiles
2014     Celebrating the Great Outdoors
2015     Mardi Gras Comes to Holiday at Home
2016     Serve, Protect and Defend
2017     This Ain’t our First Rodeo – Saddle Up
2018     Under the Big Top
2019     Holiday at Home Hits It Out of the Park
2020 Hometown Spirit, Let’s Hear it!

PRESIDENTS

1959 Robert Eichenlaub

1960 Robert Eichenlaub

1961 G. Harold Bayless

1962 George Bayless

1963 Clark J. Haines

1964 William Bowman

1965 Patrick Ireland

1965 Clifton Plattenburg, Jr.

1966 J. T. Cavender

1967 Robert Kleckner

1968 Robert Deardoff

1969 Thomas E. Jennk

1970 William F. Hale

1971 Robert Diller

1972 J. John Somers

1973 Robert R. Corpstein

1974 Ernest Neufeld

1975 William E. Null

1976 Mark Stachler

1977 Larry Subler

1978 Pat Mastbaum

1979 Ron Duckson

1980 Dan Thornton

1981 Ted Williams

1982 Ted Fryman, Jr.

1983 Dale Frederick

1984 Eleanor Fariello

1985 Mike Fariello

1986 Laura Grodian

1987 John Tschirhart

1988 Jo Subler

1990 Dave Proctor

1989 Richard Hartmann

1991 Tom Hartman

1992 Ken Brightman

1993 Larry Spatz

1994 Cathy Cataldo

1995 Mick Fisher

1996 Angie Elder

1997 Harry J. Vearn

1998 Sam Longo

1999 Peggy Gallousis

2000 Sean Bohn

2001 Dena Tate

2002 Frank Spolrich

2003 Noreen Long

2004 Jerry Long

2005 Don Tate

2006 Carol Ebright

2007 Amanda Hoying

2008 Carrie Kihn

2009 Brian Long

2010 Kathy Lewis

2011 Maureen Becker

2012 Amy Wyant

2013 Sean Bohn

2014 Michael Ashworth

2015 Jordan Wyant

2016 Donald Parker

2017 Missy Mae Walters

2018 Dawn Wyatt

2019 Bethany Roush

2020 Courtney Osting

Board Of Trustees

These individuals, elected for a three-year term, are the governing board for Kettering Holiday At Home Foundation, Inc. They elect the Chairperson Of The Board, President, Executive Vice President, and Treasurer. They typically meet once a year for elections and to review the previous years’ results and the plans for the current year. Occasionally they are asked to discuss a matter of concern to the Executive Committee.

Many have served on the Executive (Planning) Committee for a number of years before “slowing down” and joining the Board Of Trustees. Others are community-minded residents from various south suburbs. The term of office is December through November. They are elected for a 3 year term and able to be re-elected in year 4.

Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a trustee

CONTACT US

PAST AND CURRENT TRUSTEES

TERM

2017, 2018, 2019

RE-ELECT 2020

Maureen Becker

Sean Bohn

Eleanor Fariello

Marcia Hartman

Tom Hartman

Jerry Long

Noreen Long

Bethany Roush

Dawn Wyatt

TERM

2018, 2019, 2020

RE-ELECT 2021

George Bayless

Marynel Bradley

Ken Brightman

Joyce Connor

George Galousis

Peggy Galousis

Carrie Kihn

Gerri Klase

Max Shook

Harry Vearn

Missy Mae Walters

TERM

2019, 2020, 2021

RE-ELECT 2022

Mike Ashworth

Mick Fisher

Richard Hartmann

Brian Long

Dennis Lower

Amy Schrimpf

Frank Spolrich

Dan Thonton

Amy Wyant

Jordan Wyant

Congratulations to Holiday at Home Grand Marshal for 2019,

Jim Berlon!

Nominate an outstanding citizen! Holiday at Home is accepting nominations of persons from the south Dayton area to serve as Grand Marshal of the Holiday at Home activities held over the Labor Day weekend.

If you know of a person who should be placed in nomination, submit a brief biography and list of accomplishments, highlighting community involvement and a history of volunteerism. Past nominees may be re-nominated. Nominees must be residents of the cities of Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Centerville, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Oakwood or West Carrollton; or the townships of Beavercreek, Miami, Sugarcreek or Washington Township.

NOMINATE FOR NEXT YEAR

PAST GRAND MARSHALS

1965     Claude Cannon
1966     BG Glen McClernon
1967     Dr. G. Douglas Talbott
1968     James McConnaughey
1969     Vic Cassano
1970     John Shyrock
1971     Jack Wymer
1972     Cal Mayne
1973     Clark Haines
1974     Dwight L. Barnes
1975     Dr. Kenneth Arn
1976     Paul Shartle
1977     Chester Roush
1978     Don Williams
1979     G. Harold Bayless
1980     James Widman
1981     Glendora Hipple
1982     Urban Goecke
1983     Vernon “Skip” Lowe
1984     George Lehman
1985     Mack Hummon
1986     Charles Lathrem
1987     Melba Hunt
1988     Ervin Welch
1989     Robert & Marie Kilroy
1990     Dale & Virginia Kress
1991     Roger & Nancy List

1992     Leigh & Sally Groby
1993     Roger Bauser
1994     Al Jordan
1995     Jerry Barnett
1996     Walter Pettit
1997     Vince Chalecki
1998     Carolyn Wittmann
1999     Justin Stachler
2000     Tony Huesman
2001     Dick & Marcia Hartmann
2002     Kay Riordan
2003     Bill Mercer
2004     Jim Trent
2005     Bernie Wannamacher
2006     Bill & Marynel Bradley
2007     Jim Coleman
2008     George Bayless
2009     Pam Cochran
2010     Charles Goodwin
2011     Marilou Smith
2012     Don Parker
2013     Bob Ellis
2014     Charlie & Jackie Hazell
2015     Charles Schuerlhotz
2016     Jack & Arlene Akerman
2017     Frank Spolrich
2018     Neil & Willa Jean Smalley
2019     Jim Berlon

PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. IT IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT AND AFFECTS ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT HAVE IF YOU ARE INJURED IN ANY WAY DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.

I understand that participation in the Holiday at Home event which is sponsored, in part, by the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is completely voluntary on my part. I choose to participate in this Activity for my own personal benefit. I recognize that there may be dangers associated with the Activity and I voluntarily and willingly assume full responsibility for all risks and dangers associated with my participating in such Activity.

I understand and agree that the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is not responsible for any accident or injury that arises from or occurs because of my participation in this Activity. In consideration for the benefits of my participation, I release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue, the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, sponsors, volunteers, agents and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, including attorney fees, arising out of or in any way related to my participation in this Activity or any injury or damage resulting from such participation.

In addition, I grant permission to Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

I AGREE I DECLINE

2019 Coming Soon!

Thank you for your interest in the Holiday at Home event!

We will be accepting applications for the 2019 event soon!

Sponsorship Information

Thank you for your interest in Kettering Holiday at Home. Generous donations from individuals and businesses such as yours are essential for this organization to continue this traditional, annual Labor Day Weekend event. We sincerely hope you will choose to be one of our Sponsors this year.

What is the Kettering Holiday at Home Celebration?

Holiday at Home is a Labor Day weekend celebration for the family. It is packed with exciting, fun, safe, family-oriented activities designed to encourage people to stay at home and enjoy their family and friends over Labor Day weekend. It has grown since our beginning in 1959 from a small, neighborhood event into one of Ohio’s largest weekend events.

Events include:

The Miami Valley’s Largest Parade – As many as 100,000+ people have lined Far Hills Avenue in Kettering on Labor Day morning to watch the parade. This is certainly one of the highlights of the weekend.

Holiday at Home Scholarship Awards – These awards are given to a young man and young woman from the south suburbs in recognition of his/her Community Service as well as academic achievement. The award replaces the Miss Holiday At Home Pageant and the Community Service Award.

Holiday at Home Gala – The Holiday at Home Scholarship Award recipients and the Grand Marshal(s) are recognized at this event. The public is invited to join us in this special celebration to be held at the NCR Country Club.

Auto Show – This one-day (Monday) invitation only event draws collectors from around the tri-state area. They come to compete in what has become a must for competitors and spectators alike.A non-car display of unique and/or unusual vehicles occurs on Sunday.

Activities on Lincoln Park Commons – Each year thousands of people fill the Lincoln Park commons area to take in over 110 arts and crafts displays, children’s activities, over 30 food vendors, karaoke, live entertainment and much more. Estimates are that over 120,000 people will attend these events.

5K Run – Approximately 700 runners participate in this event. The event has proven so popular that we added an “Under- 10-years-old” category to accommodate the interests of even our youngest runners!

Your donation will help us continue to provide one of the most fun filled family weekend events of the year. Please complete the Sponsor Commitment Form and return it along with your check to:

Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation

Attn: Jerry Long

P. O. Box 292564

Kettering, Ohio 45429-2564

YOU MUST ACCEPT BELOW TERMS IN ORDER TO REGISTER

Applications must be submitted by September 1, 2018.
The Festival Theme for 2018 is “Under the Big Top.”

Holiday At Home Foundation, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any application for entry into the 5K Race/Walk for any reason.

You MUST read and accept the PARTICIPANT WAVIER AND RELEASE form below.
After accepting the Release Form you will be directed to the 5K Race/Walk Application Information Page.

Any questions, email Anthony Trimble, Race Director

PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. IT IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT AND AFFECTS ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT HAVE IF YOU ARE INJURED IN ANY WAY DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.

I understand that participation in the 5K Race/Walk (the “Activity”) which is sponsored, in part, by the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is completely voluntary on my part. I choose to participate in this Activity for my own personal benefit. I recognize that there may be dangers associated with the Activity and I voluntarily and willingly assume full responsibility for all risks and dangers associated with my participating in such Activity.

I understand and agree that the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation is not responsible for any accident or injury that arises from or occurs because of my participation in this Activity. In consideration for the benefits of my participation, I release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue, the Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation, its directors, officers, employees, sponsors, volunteers, agents and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, including attorney fees, arising out of or in any way related to my participation in this Activity or any injury or damage resulting from such participation.

In addition, I grant permission to Kettering Holiday at Home Foundation to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

I AGREE I DECLINE

2018 Sponsors

In years gone by, Holiday at Home could fund itself from entry fees, the collections received along the parade route, contributions at the fireworks, pee-wee football and other events, plus donated services and small monetary donations from numerous businesses and individuals in the Kettering and south suburban area.

All that has changed with the rising costs for supplies, insurance, awards and many other items. We, like other non-profit organizations, rely heavily on the generosity of our sponsors.

While we still accept cash donations along the parade route and other locations when appropriate, the majority of our funds now come from sponsors. We have seven levels of sponsorship available ranging from $30 to $5000. Please see the Sponsor Benefits tab for a complete list of benefits for each level.

Here now, with our grateful appreciation, are the Sponsors for the 2018 Holiday At Home Festivities.

Major Sponsors

Financial
Ermal C. Fraze Fund of The Dayton Foundation
Kettering Medical Center

Inkind Services
City Of Kettering

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Scholarship Sponsors

A Brief History of Holiday at Home

The Holiday At Home celebration began on Labor Day, 1959, under the sponsorship of the Kettering YMCA which held the event to promote a membership drive. It was known then as “Kettering Day.” The YMCA board accepted a suggestion from President Robert Eichenlaub to plan a community parade and program. The events’ first year success was so great that it was deemed worthwhile to conduct for a second year.

Many leaders of the community and the YMCA worked together to organize a parade and evening program. From this well-organized beginning, Holiday At Home was refined and enlarged to the present Labor Day weekend festival that is now enjoyed by thousands of south suburban residents and visitors.

The name, “Holiday at Home”, was selected through a contest. It promotes the idea of staying at home over the holiday weekend, rather than becoming part of the large group of travelers at that time.

Kettering is used in the name to indicate the location; however, the festivities are intended for all of the communities south of Dayton. All southern communities and townships are invited to share in the Holiday At Home activities and to become part of the organization.

Closed for 2018

Thank you for your interest in the Holiday at Home Scholarship Program! All entry dates have passed for 2018.

Please check back soon for next year’s event.